Update on Anti-Racism Task Force
The Anti-Racism Task Force group members have been selected and the group will meet for eight weekly meetings beginning today (July 9th). At the end of the summer the task force will prepare a report with recommendations.
The group members include Self-Advocates who receive services from Christian Horizons, Workplace of Belonging facilitators and Direct Support Professionals:
- Dzidra Halar
- Joseph Tchamo
- Julie Presse
- Karleigh Warkentin
- Katelyn Nguyen
- Katrina Alemu
- Laverne Boyce
- Marirose Bruce
- Mojib Ahmad
- Nazeem Lahashmi
- Takura Masanganise
The Anti-Racism Task Force will provide an update in On the Horizon at the end of July and the end of August.
While the Anti-Racism Task Force is meeting on a short-term basis over the summer, another group is also forming. If you are interested in participating and influencing topics of social justice and equity, you may want to consider the following opportunity.
Christian Horizons is implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. The group will meet monthly over the next 18 to 24 months. It will focus on areas such as inclusive recruitment and retention strategies as an Onward Strategic Plan initiative.
To express your interest in joining the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QX9PZ2J and complete the form with why you are interested in joining the group by July 24th.
Andrea Miller-Ffrench & Laura Watson